Closer to Understanding

There are those that watch. There are those that do! I want to be categorized with what is relative to doing. There are many organizations that I should be involved in. There are many people in need, much more than myself. I have recently come into contact with fairly inspiring people. They are large in number. For example, to name a few, writers, artists, musicians, recovering addicts, addicts, narcissists, students, homeless shelter workers, and those that help the homeless without financial gain. It could be a way to recharge the soul, rid oneself of any impurities, or sediments that lurk in the capacity of our moral or immoral disposition. All of these people are one with me! The good, the bad, and the indifferent. The diversity of life is ubiquitous. Maybe it's only now that I try to sift through it much more eagerly and engaged? A great man once said, "I don't give a damn about teaching you and telling you things about philosophy and what not, I want to know what you know, what makes you tick." This as of late resonates within. I see what he means, I think? If there is life, if the heart is beating, if one is there, there is something to be taught or to learn from these life forms. I want to know the stories of those that give up. Their lack of hope brings me new life and new hope. I have met a drunk, a recovering crack addict, and many people from around the world. Even in the midst of my sadness or turbulence, these people help reshape me and make me better. In turn, I would hope that the stories that they volunteer to me, makes them stronger or heals and mends old deep-rooted wounds!

The mind is a fascinating thing to massage. It's good to think these daily ocurrences through. It's therapeutic on so many levels. As the sitar patches old holes or old voids! Leaving behind vacant thoughts of self-loathing, and self pity. The time is now. It's better to listen than to always offer one's own opinion. I'm working on this myself. Perhaps it takes a lifetime to hone this skill? Some of the most intelligent people I know are excellent listeners. Sometimes I think they are just talking minimally only to extract information. But, in all likelihood, these folks are trying to learn something too.

Perhaps this is why many monks live the life of silence? They know. They live in isolation from sin. I'm sure sin is always rampant in all capacities but, if they do not surround themselves around sin, it may be easier not to commit it. To live completely pure lives, it seems obvious that one has to be in some sort of spiritual community. To be in this transcendental state, living a highly meditative existence, allows the monk to become closer to God. All of the mentioned situations bring forth a mild understanding of what it means to live a better life. Maybe not a better life, but a life lead with an open heart chakra, more compassion, and more empathy for one another. We all can make each other better. We are all somewhat better and somewhat cleansed by the understanding that we are all one. And that, when we talk, listen, and feel with our hearts, we can all make great strides toward healing.

James